Braun Ambulances is proud to announce that it has officially achieved Ford Pro Upfitter Qualified status. This elite designation is part of Ford’s revamped accreditation program, formerly known as the Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) program, designed to strengthen the relationship between Ford and final-stage vehicle manufacturers like Braun.
The Ford Pro Upfitter program ensures that upfitters meet rigorous standards across multiple areas, including regulatory compliance, manufacturing operations, quality control, customer service, and industry participation. Braun Ambulances’ acceptance into this program is a direct result of its unwavering focus on excellence, safety, and customer satisfaction.
“This recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire team,” said Matt Kramer, Quality System & Continuous Improvement Manager at Braun Ambulances. “From the way we engineer our ambulances to the way we support our customers after delivery, we’re driven by a commitment to continuous improvement. Being named a Ford Pro Upfitter Qualified manufacturer confirms that our systems and processes meet or exceed the highest standards in the industry.”
For Braun customers and dealers, this designation translates to even greater confidence in the manufacturer’s ability to deliver well-integrated, reliable emergency vehicles built on Ford chassis. It ensures Braun ambulances are manufactured in clean, secure, and well-run facilities, in accordance with all applicable Ford and government regulations. It also confirms Braun’s longstanding commitment to responsive, customer-first service, as well as its continued involvement in key trade associations like the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA).
This new recognition underscores Braun Ambulances’ reputation for rugged durability, customizable craftsmanship, and legacy quality—attributes that have defined the company for over 50 years. The Ford Pro Upfitter Qualified status is a meaningful milestone that reinforces Braun’s position as a trusted partner in the emergency vehicle industry.
About Braun Ambulances
Since 1972, Braun Ambulances has been a custom ambulance manufacturer focused on safety, quality, and innovation. Serving small volunteer Fire/EMS services to large municipalities and all size departments/private organizations in between, Braun offers seven ambulance models in Type I or Type III configurations and countless customization options. Leveraging the power of partner brands, Demers Ambulances and Crestline, Braun Ambulances is committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience as a premie r ambulance manufacturer. Learn more by visiting www.BraunAmbulances.com.
About Demers Braun Ambulance Manufacturer
Through its strong and diversified portfolio of brands – Demers, Braun, Crestline, and Medix – is one of the largest ambulance manufacturers in North America with multiple production and service center facilities across North America. Its offering of ambulance products range from the price-conscious value ambulance to the highly customized specialty vehicle. To learn more about how Demers, Braun, Crestline, and Medix can help you save more lives, visit Demers-Ambulances.com, BraunAmbulances.com, Read more
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Posted: Jun 25, 2025
On Monday, June 23, a Waynesville (MO) fire truck suffered a right front tire blowout, resulting in minor injuries. According to a news article, three firefighters headed back from a call around 11:20 a.m. on Interstate 44 where the incident occurred.
On a social media post, Waynesville Rural Fire Protection District confirmed that the heavy rescue exited the roadway and went up an embankment after the blowout where it struck an exit sign. This caused the windshield to shatter and resulted in significant damage to the fire apparatus, the post says.
According to KY3, driver of the vehicle was taken to the hospital for minor injuries, while the other two firefighters, thankfully, did not report any. The department did confirm that the apparatus appears to be a “total loss.”
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Posted: Jun 25, 2025
APPLETON, WI—Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, announces the continued momentum of the 2025 Pierce Road Rally as it nears its midpoint visiting locations across the United States. Since beginning in April, the Road Rally has brought Pierce’s latest fire apparatus and technology to fire departments across the U.S. and now enters the summer stretch of events in the Northeast, Midwest, and Southeast.
The 2025 U.S. Road Rally features a rotating lineup of fire apparatus—including the Pierce Volterra™ electric pumper, heavy-duty Ascendant® aerial ladder and midmount tower trucks, a heavy-duty rescue, and PUC™ pumpers, along with direct access to Pierce product experts and dealer representatives. Participants have the opportunity to drive demonstration vehicles on their community streets, set up and operate aerial fire apparatus, flow water out of the Pierce Volterra electric fire truck, and more. The Road Rally will continue into August, concluding at Fire-Rescue International 2025 .
In May and June 2025, Pierce dealers Commercial Emergency Equipment and L’Arsenal completed a Canadian Road Rally, which featured demonstrations and product conversations to fire departments across 19 stops in Ontario and Quebec. The Canadian tour included a Pierce Ascendant 107-foot heavy-duty aerial ladder, an Ascendant 100-foot heavy-duty aerial tower with midmount configuration, and a PUC pumper.
“We’re proud to see the momentum of the Road Rally grow as we reach more departments across North America,” said Bob Schulz, president of Pierce Manufacturing. “These events deliver more than just product displays. They offer real opportunities for education, collaboration, and innovation to support the fire service at every level.”
Upcoming U.S. Road Rally Stops
The next U.S. Road Rally stops take place throughout July and August and include 12 locations from Pennsylvania to New Jersey, Maryland to Ohio, and Kentucky to the Carolinas. Events will feature demonstrations and opportunities to explore Pierce apparatus.
To view the full tour schedule and learn which apparatus will be showcased at each stop, visit: www.piercemfg.com/road-rally.
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